Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Master's degree · Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO

CIP 14.39

$81,719Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$102,007Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Geological/Geophysical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines earn a median of $81,719 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $94,646 four years after graduating (middle half: $87,605–$113,762).

Other programs at Colorado School of Mines

Computer ScienceMaster's degree$102,686
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Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$86,268
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Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$80,815
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesMaster's degree$79,523
Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's degree$78,984
Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree$77,400
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$74,174
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$74,145
Engineering PhysicsBachelor's degree$72,858
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$70,301
Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,102
Geological/Geophysical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,694
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,318
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree$56,529
Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree$50,398
MathematicsBachelor's degree$112,896
ChemistryBachelor's degree$53,773

Frequently asked questions

How much do Geological/Geophysical Engineering graduates from Colorado School of Mines make?

The median salary is $81,719 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.